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In The News opening feature integrated within text, tied directly to real news footage
Emphasizes the importance of being a literate consumer of information. Demonstrates to students a direct connection between what they study, the world around them, and their lives.
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Pg. 177
In The News: Stem Cell Shakes (Chapter Opener)
Stem Cell Shakes
video clip
Pg. 196
In The News: Critical Thinking (end of chapter)
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A dynamic author team with backgrounds in both biology and biology education
With nearly 40 years of teaching experience between them, Sandra and Brian Alters have written a text that integrates their own unique, classroom tested teaching and learning strategies.
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Author Biographies
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Key Question and Answer Organization, including strategically placed Concept Checkpoints
Maintains student focus on important concepts and reminds them to check their understanding of these key ideas. Helps non-majors organize information into a manageable format for study.
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Pg. 223 Chapter Guide
Pg. 224 Example of Question Super Heading
Pg. 230 Concept Checkpoint
Pg. 240 Summary of Key Concepts and Key Terms
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Levels of Understanding Chapter Review
A unique end of chapter review, organized in three levels, helps students realize that studying biology requires not rote memorization, but understanding of concepts and how to apply them.
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Pg. 241 – 242 Levels of Understanding Review (end of chapter)
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Levels of Understanding Testing Program (three-level bank)
A truly effective means for assessing student understanding of concepts and applications, not just facts and terms. Written by science educators, in consultation with an assessment expert.
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Sample Level One Test Questions
Sample Level Two Test Questions
Sample Level Three Test Questions
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Pedagogical tools for today’s student learning styles.
Visual Thinking questions paired with many illustrations challenge students to synthesize & use information in figures.
Pronunciation Guides prompt the auditory learner to say terms aloud.
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Pg. 77 Visual Thinking Question
Pg. 62 Pronunciation Guide (prokaryotic)
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EGrade Plus
This innovative web-based program provides students and instructors with an integrated suite of teaching and learning resources, including an online version of the text in one easy-to-use website.
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eGrade Plus
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